9 days Athens and Macedonia Country of "Alexander the Great"

Day 1: Athens

Athens, one of the world’s oldest cities, is the capital and largest city of Greece, dominating the Attica region. Arrival at the airport which is named Elefthérios Venizélos, started operating in 2001 and it is about 30 km from Athens. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Athens.

Day 2: Athens – City tours

The contrast between the monuments of a glorious past and the modern elegant structures is what you will enjoy most during your tour of Athens. Overnight in Athens.

Day 3: Athens – One day cruise

Visit three gorgeous Greek Islands in a one day cruise. Visiting the Saronic Islands of Hydra, Poros and Aegina. Visit the Temple of Afea (archaeological site), which is a stunning example of ancient architecture set in a beautiful natural forested area with sensational views across the island. A visit to the Church of Saint Nektarios, whose relics are display, is also recommended. Overnight in Athens.

Day 4: Delphi

Drive to Delphi through Levadia and Arachova. At the foot of Mount Parnassos, within the angle formed by the twin rocks of the Phaedriades, lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which had the most famous oracle of ancient Greece. Delphi was regarded as the centre of the world. Visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum where one can see, among other archeological treasures, the unique bronze statue of the Charioteer, dedicated to Apollo by Polyzalos, the tyrant of Gela, in 478 B.C. when he won the chariot-race at the Pythian Games. This incomparable statue is a representative example of the ”severe” Attic style, certainly the work of a major artist. The rest of the day at leisure. Dinner & Overnight in Delphi.

Day 5: Kalambaka

After breakfast, drive by the central Greece towns of Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala to Kalambaka. Today we will see one of the most amazing places in Greece – Meteora, which means “suspended in the air”. Dinner and Overnight in Kalambaka (B.D.).

Day 6: Thessaloniki

After breakfast drive by Trikala and Larissa to the famous, sacred Macedonian town of Dion (visit). Then we continue to Thessaloniki, the largest town in Northern Greece. Visit the most interesting Museum of Thessaloniki and take a sightseeing tour of the city. Dinner and Overnight in Thessaloniki (B.D.).

Day 7: Thessaloniki

After breakfast, drive to Pella, Alexander the Great’s capital . Continue to Vergina to visit the tomb of the King Philip and the famous “Vergina Treasures”. Then on to Lefkadia, where you will visit the excavations. Return to Thessaloniki via Veria. Dinner and Overnight (B.D.).

Day 8: Athens

After breakfast, we begin the return journey to Athens through the Tempi Valley, Larissa, Lamia, Thermopylae, famous for being the site of the ancient Greco-Persian battle, and Kamena Vourla. Overnight in Athens.

Day 9

Transfer to the airport for your international flight.

Included:

• 4 nights Athens hotel 4* BB
• 1 night Delphi hotel 4*HB
• 1 night Kalambaka hotel 4*HB
• 2 nights Thessaloniki hotel 4*HB
• City tour
• One day cruise
• Transfers from / to airport
• Transfer from / to hotel